forte

noun

Definition of fortenext
as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte

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Recent Examples of forte Smoothness is definitely the VLE’s forte. — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Passing is not France's forte in these early minutes, with Mbappé missing a crucial pass as the ball hit the back of his legs in transition. — Nbc News, NBC news, 17 June 2026 While fangs and stakes aren’t my forte, a gathering of friends and strangers acting goofy and reminiscing over childhood and teen memories sounded cool. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Generating pressure is Von Miller’s forte. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for forte
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  1. specialty
  2. speciality
Noun
  • Its specialty is the cuisine of Northwestern China — specifically, Gansu province, whose cities of Dunhuang and Lanzhou are known for bold, hot flavors that make the brow sweat.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • All this focus on how patients look in photos has led Talei to do in-depth studies of how a smile changes over time, resulting in his specialty of smile modulation.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of specialty
Noun
  • The four-course tasting menu focuses on the sea, with dishes showcasing regional specialities such as clipfish, cod, the catch of the day and even whale.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of speciality

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